From launching brokerages to major acquisitions and industry advocacy, Originator Connect 2025 brought the mortgage industry together for big conversations.
Using seasonal shifts to renew buyer interest
There’s a lot of turnover in the mortgage industry thanks to a sudden market shift.
Lawsuits are flying between lenders who believe their employees or an entire branch was poached. But what would you do for a $50,000 signing bonus?
The Empire State seems like a market rife with business, but many originators avoid it
Another lender points to a tough market while exiting wholesale
And the MBA blames the Fed for mortgage rates jumping
Mortgage rates have seen large swings over the past three months, but it's not always affordability driving the purchase. Also Angel Oak announced its laying off 20% of its staff.
Meanwhile, the overall market is cooling but the pace is not even across the country.